Rimowa, a maker of high-end suitcases in Germany that has been in business since the late 1800s, threw a lavish, Golden Age of Aviation-themed party at the Dubendorf Airfield outside Zurich, Switzerland, last Thursday to celebrate the official first flight of its replica Junkers F13 – famed for being the first all-metal commercial airplane.
Junkers F13 Makes a Triumphant Return to the Skies
Key Takeaways:
- Rimowa, a luxury suitcase manufacturer, celebrated the public first flight of its meticulously crafted replica of the Junkers F13, the world's first all-metal commercial airplane, at Dubendorf Airfield in Switzerland.
- The project, spearheaded by Rimowa CEO Dieter Morszek, took seven years to complete, aiming to restore this significant historical aircraft to the skies as no original flyable F13s remain.
- The replica incorporates some modern updates while staying true to the original design; Rimowa plans to build additional F13s for sale at an estimated $2.5 million each and pursue FAA certification after initial Swiss approval.
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